Jon Hurst opened a bagel shop called New York Bagel Cafe in Panama City after noticing a lack of freshly baked bagels. He apprenticed at a bagel cafe in Texas to learn the skills. His bagel shop became a success, allowing him to expand the menu and hire more employees. Starting with just 3 employees on a $50,000 investment visa, the business now employs 12 people full-time and allows Jon to remain in Panama beyond his original goal of age 40.